Mini 5 Pro Setup and First Flight Impressions.

[drwerner]

I imported my Mini 5 Pro legally from Canada yesterday and charged everything overnight. I registered the drone, updated the firmware on controller and drone, updated the fly safe database and calibrated the compass and IMU without any issue an hour ago. I was surprised the firmware updates were as big as they were. Everything else in terms of flying it were very similar to my Mini 4 Pro (currently on eBay).

I then took it out for a short flight. Startup (by unfolding the legs) was faster than the Mini 4 Pro and satellite acquisition was equally fast. It seemed to fly faster in normal mode than the Mini 4 Pro. The extra zoon is very nice! RTH was spot on, and everything was very stable. Interestingly, in a 15-minute flight less than 2 miles away, I was told 2x that connection between the controller and drone was unstable and that I should face the drone. I have never had that happen in my Mini 4 Pro. The message went away quickly, and I saw no video interference or control issues.

Overall, it finally gets me what I want - a small <249g drone with a 1"sensor, nice zoom, a great lens, all the automatic fly modes I want, fast time-to-launch and outstanding day and night obstacle avoidance. I will look at my video and pictures next. I was always pleased with my Mini 4 Pro and expect I will be equally happy with the new shots.

 

[MS Coast]

It seemed to fly faster in normal mode than the Mini 4 Pro.

The maximum speed in each of the three flight modes is a selectable value in the Fly App. Perhaps the default value is higher?

 

[BossBob]

Just wondered why you overwrote the factory calibrations? DJI don’t recommend this and if it’s not showing errors asking for calibration and the compass is correct I don’t calibrate. Maybe 3 times in the last 6 years of flying drones.

 

[drwerner]

The maximum speed in each of the three flight modes is a selectable value in the Fly App. Perhaps the default value is higher?

Interesting, I didn't know it was changeable?! Could be... I'll have to check.

 

[drwerner]

Just wondered why you overwrote the factory calibrations? DJI don’t recommend this and if it’s not showing errors asking for calibration and the compass is correct I don’t calibrate. Maybe 3 times in the last 6 years of flying drones.

I flew it completely stock except for changing obstacle avoidance to bypass and validating RTH settings. It was a calm day, and I flew it in an area I have flown dozens and dozens of times with 7 previous drones. I don't have data to quantify my impressions, but it just seemed zippier.